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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1920
Page
12
Diamond Dyes guarantees rich fadeless color for all fabrics including wool silk linen cotton and blends. The Directions Book with each package explains how to diamond dye over any color so no mistake can occur. Have a druggist show you the Diamond Dye Color Card to match any material.
New York March 22 Negotiations for an anthracite wage agreement are at a standstill as the general scale committee schedules a decision for tomorrow on a possible April 1 work suspension. Miners, via union leaders, favor a walkout unless wage increases are made retroactive from April 1. Operators reportedly oppose such a clause.
Crocuses bloom beside a snow bank in Miss B. E. Dana’s yard at 15 Appian Way Cambridge attracting attention from passersby. The hardy blossoms add color against the snow and have withstood recent cold weather without harm, drawing pride from Dana as they are visible to all who pass.
Marcia van Dresser presented a recital in Jordan Hall featuring songs by Erich Wolff and Enrico Bossi. While some pieces felt labored, the Dame Nightingale and Eternal showed originality and feeling, and the performer received warm applause and an encore from a fair sized audience.
Boston reports from Italian Victory loan headquarters indicate weak progress two weeks after opening. New England sales total 500000 with 500000 in consignment bonds awaiting sale. about 600000 of New York bonds were brought in before the drive. Director Graydon Stetson cites misunderstanding among Italians about urgency and cites a $25,000,000 government loan sought in American dollars with seven and a half percent annual interest and five year maturity.
A historic Boston moment when Wendell Phillips, then a little known 2% year old Harvard graduate, spoke at Faneuil Hall to defend free discussion after the Alton riot and Lovejoy murder. James T. Austin’s pro Alton stance sparked debate as Phillips rose to persuasive prominence.
Washington March 22 rail road executives and employees differed on valuation methods under the Interstate Commerce Commission. They debated provisions of the transportation act ensuring a 5 percent annual net return and planned hearings with shippers and state commissioners to adjust rates and facilities.
A. P. Thom of the Association of Railway Executives urged the commission to use the road value figures now, stating that data from the federal valuation act is incomplete. He estimated total railroad property at 20 billion dollars and warned that lower accounts could upset investment values despite past rises. Donald R. Richberg, for railroad employees, voiced surprise at executives and security concerns regarding ownership plans.
In New Bedford a special school board meeting ended a potential clash over Arthur S. Todd the high school Latin teacher after his suspension for calling Principal G Walter Williams a liar. Superintendent Keith presented Todd's resignation effective at year end with restoration of his classes in the interim. Todd cites a misunderstanding in the dispute.
Five more Harvard seniors have been elected to the Phi Beta Chapter for scholastic attainment. The list includes Warren Everett Blake Newton William Collar Holbrook Cambridge Oliver Prescott New Bedford Luther Wesley Smith Roxbury and Royal Henderson Snow Chicago.
Today features a 10 a m anniversary for Women in Council at Hotel Vendome, a 12:30 p m luncheon with publicity association address by Deputy Governor C C Bullen, a 12:45 Dartmouth Club luncheon with Henry K Urion on European conditions, a 6 p m Reciprocity Club dinner at Harvard Union with Professor William H Walker on The Technology Plan, and a 7:45 p m Business Women's Club meeting with Elizabeth Shippen Green discussingIllustrating.
The Liberal Arts seniors at Boston University elected officers for class day to be held in the last week of May. Officers include marshal Stephen Brethorst Dorothea Truitt presentist Frank Kingdon proctor Eliza K. Marshall historian Kate Linfield poet Hilda Murray prophetess and tie for valedictorian between Bella Weisman Ruth McAllister. class vote to settle final valedictorian at next meeting.
A noted authority explains indigestion stems from hyper acidity and fermentation of undigested food. He prescribes four ounces of Jad Salts dissolved in water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acid, remove gas, and stimulate liver and kidneys for better digestion.
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